Delaware juvenile probation officers could seek police union representation

Juvenile probation and parole officers could seek police union representation. This covers the youth services department’s Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers, including those in its Serious Juvenile Offender Unit. Officers would have to seek representation; the bill does not place them in a union automatically.

Eligible youth services employees could receive a service pension after leaving their jobs. This covers employees of Delaware’s Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families who meet the service requirements. They need 25 years of qualifying service, including 20 years as correction officers or other officers listed in the pension law. They can qualify regardless of age. Pension payments begin the month after an eligible employee leaves the job.